I’m considering buying a retinal or retinol product for myself, but also one for my mom.
How should one think when choosing between retinol & retinal?
I’m choosing between this one from Peter Thomas Roth or Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 Night Serum.
I have slightly more sensitive skin, early 30s & want to prevent wrinkles.
She is 60+ with not as sensitive skin but has never used any active skincare.
Grateful for advice regarding these two products!
The user's roll: Customer service at Lyko. 1 dayThe comment was made 1 day
Hello 🌞👋
What a great question, and fun that you want to start with A-vitamin! For you with a bit more sensitive skin, I would recommend Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3. It’s perfect for beginners and provides nice anti-aging effects without being too harsh. Once your skin feels stable after 8-12 weeks, you can always consider moving up to Crystal Retinal 6 if you want more effect.
For your mom, who is 60+ and has never used active skincare, I would also suggest she starts with Crystal Retinal 3 to build up tolerance. If everything feels good after a few weeks, she can stay there or upgrade to level 6.
Remember to introduce the product gradually: start by using it 2 times a week and increase gradually. And don’t forget SPF during the day, as A-vitamin makes the skin more sun-sensitive!
Good luck with your new products! 🌷✨